Malaysian Economy - Near & Far Future | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T09:32:12+08:00PeatixBFM Edge Education Sdn BhdMalaysian Economy - Near & Far Futuretag:peatix.com,2018:event-3375272018-02-08T19:00:00MYT2018-02-08T19:00:00MYTEconomic outlook for Malaysia in the short-and-long-term, good policies that we need, and impact of digitalisation.The global economy is entering 2018 in a position of strength, with recovery in investment, international trade and confidence expected. Yet, serious risks and challenges remain. Also over the longer horizon, significant structural shifts led by technology, demography, and changes to our biosphere will threaten to upend tried and tested development strategies for emerging economies.Against this, how will the Malaysian economy fare? Will the current strength of growth – driven in large by domestic activities – be sustainable in the short-term given our level of indebtedness? How can we still grow? How will the future of work and the contour of income inequality change in Malaysia?Join us for a discussion on these issues based on rigorous analysis rather than hype.Speaker: Allen NgDirector of Research, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) Current research interest in the roles of technology and the state in economic development. Prior to KRI, was an economist at Bank Negara Malaysia for more than a decade, serving in various positions including being the deputy director of both the economics and monetary policy departments, two core units of the bank. Also served as the economist in the office of Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz in her final term as governor. Holds a BA and MPhil in economics from the University of Cambridge, and is also a Chevening alumnus. Funded by Khazanah Nasional, KRI researches pressing issues of the nation, and recommends policies to improve the wellbeing of Malaysians. Registration starts from 7:00pm, and talk is at 7:30pm.